Hemlock (US heavy/thrash metal band)

Hemlock is an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 1993. Hemlock were founded in 1993 by Chad and Brian Smith in Las Vegas. A prolific touring band, they have performed multiple national tours, as well as international tours. They have performed as an opening act for groups such as Slayer, Slipknot, Ministry, Meshuggah, Trivium, and Lamb of God. Following a two year pause in touring, the band released two albums, KARMAgeDDOoN and Violence & Victory, in 2021. The two albums were mixed and mastered by producer and former Machine Head guitar player Logan Mader. Controlance (1996) Shut Down (1999) Pigeonholed (2001) Bleed the Dream (2004) No Time for Sorrow (2008) Back in the Day (compilation album) (2012) The Only Enemy (2012) Viva 'Lock Vegas (live album) (2013) Mouth of the Swine (2015) XXV (2018) Violence & Victory (2021) Karmageddon (2021) Chad Smith – lead vocals, bass Brian Smith – drums, percussion Jerad Johnson – guitar, backing vocals Jezy Ward – guitar, backing vocals Ventura, Leslie (February 11, 2021). "Longtime Las Vegas metal band Hemlock unleashes two new albums". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved February 23, 2021. Bell, Josh (August 28, 2013). "Vegas legends Hemlock come home for an anniversary celebration". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved February 23, 2021. Bell, Josh (May 3, 2018). "Vegas metal band Hemlock celebrates a quarter century with a Downtown show". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved February 23, 2021. Rice, Christina (November 18, 2016). "Local man tours Europe with metal band". Nodaway News Leader. Retrieved February 23, 2021. Staff writer (February 13, 2009). "Hemlock back together for Friday the 13th". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved February 23, 2021. Prato, Greg (October 9, 2021). "HEMLOCK'S CHAD SMITH – "HEMLIFE, HEMLOCK, HEMLOVE!". Bravewords. Retrieved June 18, 2024. Official website Hemlock at AllMusic